While examining a 30-year-old woman, you note that one breast is slightly larger than the other. In response to this finding, you should:
a. note the finding in the patient's record.
b. ask the patient if she has ever had breast cancer.
c. tell the patient to get a mammogram as soon as possible.
d. tell the patient to get a mammary sono-gram as soon as possible.
A
Often one breast is slightly larger than the other. This is a normal variation and no further inter-vention is required.
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